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# Sr. SOC Analyst

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, ARM Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Windows PowerShell, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Malware, Microsoft Sentinel, 3-tier Architectures, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/use4ebc3af6a7fe0f41aa432e571b34b22

## About the Role

* Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a cybersecurity operations role, with at least 3 years in a Tier 2/Tier 3 SOC or escalation capacity.
 * CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.
 * Proven experience leading incident response triage, investigation, and remediation, including working directly with MDR partners.
 * In-depth knowledge of security tools and technologies, including SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel), endpoint detection and response solutions (e.g., Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Cortex XDR), and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
 * Demonstrated ability to author and tune detection content (e.g., KQL in Sentinel/Defender) and operationalize it into production.
 * Experience analyzing cloud security telemetry (e.g., Azure/Entra sign-in logs, AWS CloudTrail).
 * Hands-on experience building or maintaining automated playbooks and response workflows in a SOAR platform.
 * Strong understanding of network security concepts, operating systems, and malware analysis techniques.
 * Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence platforms.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

 * Certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CySA+, eJPT/PJPT, CEH, SC-200.
 * Scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell) for tooling, enrichment, and analysis.
 * Experience supporting an EDR platform migration (e.g., Cortex XDR to Microsoft Defender XDR).
 * Experience with or strong interest in AI-assisted triage and agentic SOC tooling to augment analyst workflows.
 * Broader cloud security experience across AWS, Azure, and OCI.
 * Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Proofpoint, and Palo Alto Cortex XDR.